Trot Insider has learned that veteran horseman Brian Bellamy passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 15 while in Florida
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There are no details at this time, but Trot Insider will update this notice when more information becomes available.
Bellamy, who was well regarded for being able to improve on horses with soundness and gaiting issues, is a resident of Colborne, Ont. who was in his 60th year.
The 2011 racing season was the best for Bellamy's barn since the 1999 season. In 2011, Bellamy's charges raced to 15 wins, eight second-place finishes and seven thirds from 63 starts, good for $63,493 in purses. Bellamy's training average for the season was .345.
"On the golf course last year, Brian told me one of the career accomplishments he was most proud of was winning the Pompano Park trainer's title in 1986," said Pompano Park's announcer and publicist, Frank Salive.
Please join SC in offering condolences to the family and friends of Brian Bellamy.
Brian was my best bud. Him…
Brian was my best bud. Him and I owned Lucky Dell. I was devistated when Carin called me and informed me of his passing. He was a very special person and also my golfing buddy. Huge loss to me and the horse racing industry.
so sorry Carin to hear of
so sorry Carin to hear of Brians passing...my husband Monty, Brian and his dad Cec travelled together to the races when Bri was just 16.. alot of great memories.. He always loved the horses and the excitement and it was great to see him enjoy his passion.. our thoughts and prayers are with you.. Donna and Monty Males
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Please,know you will be in our prayers. May God bless you and help you through this rough time. He will be sadly missed.
Earlon Eugley & Carole Hilton
So sorry Carin, we send our
So sorry Carin, we send our condolences.
Sally and Mel Gilbert
Carin We are very sorry to
Carin
We are very sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Tim stopped by today with the sad news. We are thinking of you.
Your friends Kevin and Judy at home in Colborne.
Good guy,fun to be around,
Good guy,fun to be around, very sharp horseman and the slowest player ever on the golf course. We had some great times on and off the golfcourse over the years in south florida. Brian enjoyed life to the fullest while he was here. RIP old friend.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Rest in Peace my friend. Meet you again on the golf course up there, and we will have a cold one on the 19th hole.
Carin, So sorry for your
Carin,
So sorry for your loss. I have lost a good friend and a golf buddy.
Please remember we are just around the corner if you should need anything.
Gord and Joy
Our sincere condolences to
Our sincere condolences to Carin and family. Brian was a longtime friend and customer. Will miss trying to keep up with him on the golfcourse.
Bob & Linda Stinson